PORTFOLIO QIZHEN SONG Beijing Forestry University 2022-2023
SONG QIZHEN Phone Number: +86 18565835262 Email Address: songqizhen006@gmail.com
1、 、EDUCATION Beijing Forestry University Sep 2019 - June 2023 Major: Landscape Gardening Related Courses： ： Landscape Design, Architectural Design, Computer Aid Design, Architectural Construction, History of Architecture
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2、 、PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Assistant Landscape Architect
July 2020
Meidao Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning Design Institute Ltd.,
Shenzhen, China
Assisted in the planning and design of the Shenzhen Orchidaceae Center. Contributed to the drafting and editing of the paper titled, "Application of Prefabricated Construction in Landscape Architecture."
01/ PROBABILITY COMMUNITY Collective residential building generated using Wave Function Collapse algorithm
04/ FORM AND FORCE Research and design based on graphic statics
3、 、SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Proficient in Photograph and Illustrator for drafting. Adept in using SketchUp (SU), Rhinoceros (Rhino), and Grasshopper for modeling and design iterations. Skilled in creating visualizations using V-Ray, Enscape, and D5. Experienced in utilizing open-source generative AI such as Stable Diffusion for artistic creation and illustration rendering.
4、 、LANGUAGE Chinese: Mother tongue English: Fluent Japanese: Fluent
TOEFL: 84 (R:21 L:24 W:20 S:19) JLPT: N2
5、 、HONORS & AWARDS Outstanding Joint Graduation Design Award: Contributed to the collaborative graduation project that led to the publication of the book series titled "Temporal Imprints".
02/ STILL Shelter for climbers on the top of Jewowa Woda mountain
03/ YOKAI HALL Exhibition hall taked inspiration of Japanese traditional fable images
Probability Community "Collective residential building generated using Wave Function Collapse algorithm."
Non-standard Site Project Purpose:
The project focuses on researching and applying the Wave Function Collapse algorithm to architectural design, aiming to create innovative, algorithm-driven modular layouts. This exploration is pivotal in advancing architectural computation, integrating sustainability and functionality in modern urban development.
Assessment of different tools for discrete design Algorithm Dimension
WASP
CA
WFC
Principal of WFC
1 Modules
5 Obsevation I
6 Propagation I
7 Obsevation II
8 Propagation II
Logical Coherence Rule Complexity Design Diversity & Innovation
2 Rule Set
Ability to Simulate Natural Processes User Interaction & Control Computational Efficiency
3 Initial State
Experimentality & Unpredictability Practicality of Design
Total Score WFC is not a growth algorithm – it always generates a complete valid aggregate (or no solution at all), leaving no Slots empty. It has important implications for design, architecture and urban planning: the aggregates are not branching, but create rhizomatic structures, there is no overlapping, there are no untreated areas.
Modules and rules
Modules Intergrated
Slots Observation Geometries
Residental modules
Double Room
Office
Single Room
Meeting room
Propogation
Solutions
Platforms Elevator
Connection modules
Residental Connectors I Residental Connectors II
Y Direction Connectors X Direction Connectors
Elevator Connectors
Passages
Staircase
For the given specific shape of slots, the algorithm can identify and provide solutions for the current condition of the slots.
Residental II & Elevator
Residental I & Elevator
Residental I & Office
Residental II & Office
Residental III & Office
FORM AND FORCE "Shaping Architecture: Exploring the Symbiosis of Force and Form through Graphical Statics"
Non-standard Site Design Purpose:
The aim of this project is to investigate the correspondence between force and form using graphical statics, and to find a new design method to invert form by designing force diagrams
2D Topology Experiments
Force corresponds to form and can be vectorized, leading to graphic statics. The information age has transformed engineering design with computer-aided graphics, offering convenience and precision. Today's architectural innovation challenges the fusion of form and mechanics, prompting scholars and practitioners to adopt graphic statics as a vital tool in architectural education and practice, seeking its revival.
3D Topology Experiments Column
Unlike 2D, in 3D graphic statics, the force diagram is represented by a surface, not a vector. The normal direction of this surface indicates the direction of the force, and the area represents its magnitude. Every form diagram has a corresponding force diagram.Therefore, we can design the force diagram to deduce the form, inverting the traditional process of deriving the force diagram from the form for validation.
Floor
Vault
Force 1
Form 1
Force 1
Form 1
Force 1
Form 1
Force 2
Form 2
Force 2
Form 2
Force 2
Form 2
Force 3
Form 3
Force 3
Form 3
Force 3
Form 3
Master Plan
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1. Offices 2. Meeting Rooms 3. Elevator Rooms 4. Restrooms 5. Corridors 6. Triangular Stairs 7. Entrance Garden
The Reflections of Each Parts
Utilizing Grasshopper, I've crafted a series of cells composed of precise surfaces, each designed to align with a meticulously accurate form. Subsequently, by employing the Polyframe plugin to calculate internal forces, the ultimate form emerges.
Rendered with the assistance of the AI tool Stable Diffusion.
Renders
STILL "on the top of Jewowa Woda mountain with a restaurant and viewing terraces"
Jowada mountain, Malopolyskie, Poland
Design Purpose:
Exploring the application of sustainable materials and architectural structures, designing a shelter for climbers in the Jowada Mountains of Poland. The project utilized locally sourced cedar wood and green concrete, easy to construct and dismantle, emphasizing natural, functional, and psychological sustainability.
The project is located on the top of the Jezowa Woda mountain, serving as a rest and leisure spot for mountaineers, as well as a view terrace for sightseeing. By considering the needs of climbers, I determine the area required for each functional area of the building.Through transformations in form, I finally obtain the architectural shape.
MAIN
SPRING
Room
wIth loft
Restautant &Terrace
Rest
wIth stair to dwan
platfrom
KITCHEN
Spring
LOBBY
Loker
BATH
RESTAURANT
LOFT PLATFORM
LIVING ROOM
Lobby
Bath TERRACE
Staircase
pillar structure dovetail joint.
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Roof purlin overlap structure.
Mortise and tenon beamcolumn overlap structure.
Diagonal brace and concrete metal connection structure.
Secondary roof purlin overlap structure.
Normal beam-column overlap structure.
Ground diagonal brace and concrete metal linkage structure.
Column and concrete metal coneection structure.
Wood--Birch wood planks. Conccrete--PVC panels coated with mixed mature lime acrylic. Glass--Transparent acrylic panel.
1.-20 thick veneer lumber 2.-20 thick plasticized glass. 3.-30 thick fir. wood planks. 4.-thermal insulation material 5.-120 side length fir.columns. 6.-120*240 fir. secondary beam.
7.-20 thick veneer lumber 8.-C15 360 steel-concrete beam. 9.-concrete.. 10.-C15 360 steel-concrete column 11.foundation section.
YOKAI HALL "Traditional Performing Arts Information Center."
Chiyoda City,Tokyo, Japan Design Purpose: The project takes inspiration from the Cubism approach to form and space by renowned architect Le Corbusier. Situated in the district of Chiyoda, in Tokyo the "Traditional Entertainment Exhibition Hall" just not serves as a building, but as a nexus between the past and present, the static and the dynamic.
S ite A n a l y s i s
A B1 B2 D
A IMPERIAL PALACE B1 NATIONAL THEATER
The Traditional Arts Information Center is located on the opposite side of the National Theater from the Uchibori-dori, where the
B2 NATIONAL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
main entrance of the National Theater is
D SUPREME COURT
situated. It's on the National Theater-dori
GENTLE SLOPE IN FRONT OF THE BUILDING PROJECT LOCATION IMPORT AND OUTPORT AUDIENCECIRCULATION
side. When you proceed on the National Theater-dori from Hanzomon, you'll find a slope designed to avoid steps. By going up this slope, you enter the premises of the National Theater.
I began by exploring the intriguing aspects of Japan's traditional performing arts, particularly the mystical 'Yokai.' Using hands-on collage techniques, I transformed these elements into distinct symbols, setting the stage for an art form deeply connected to cultural shapes and motifs. From these two-dimensional designs, my personal insights and reflections helped morph these concepts into three-dimensional forms, merging traditional narratives with spatial dynamics.
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Main Exhibition Hall.
Equipment room.
Circulation tube.
Secondary Exhibition Hall
Multimedia Hall
Archive Room Restroom. External Entrance.
S ec tio n 2 -1
Exterior materials. Brushed aluminum panel.
Structure truss. Light Steel
Interior material Wood grain aluminum panel
Wall materials. Cement fiberboard. White emulsion paint. Light steel structure
Inspiration for form Inspired by Japan's traditional arts and the tales of 'Yokai', this space melds simple shapes with modern design. The central circulation shaft takes the form of a Reuleaux triangle, a unique shape that complements the overlapping structures, showcasing the transformation of flat designs into a vibrant three-dimensional space. Natural light filters in, casting gentle shadows and crafting a serene, welcoming ambiance.
S e ctio n 2 -2
What did he do? Based on Cubism, Le Corbusier pioneered the Pure Modernism movement. He believed in the deconstruction and abstraction of natural elements, asserting that everything in the world can be abstracted into regular, orderly patterns. This perspective deeply influenced his architectural characteristics, integrating form into space, especially by introducing natural light to craft the aesthetic beauty within his designs.
Plan 3-1
Plan 3-2
Pl an 3-3
Structure and texture Intuitively, people find it hard to perceive a building as beautiful if its structure seems illogical, regardless of how much it's embellished. It would still feel like a castle in the air. Structures can be likened to the human skeleton, where the depth and dimension of a face depend on the shape of the skull. The same principle applies to architecture. Therefore, in my quest for form and aesthetics, I delved deep into the outer shell's design. I employed brushed aluminum panels for the facade, creating a coherent structural framework, while the interior features wood-grain metal panels, evoking a sense of transparency and tranquility. 01
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Answer or not? After numerous attempts to experiment with various forms, I found it challenging to precisely convey the spatial experience I envisioned. It was at this moment I realized that for an aesthetic form to effectively blend into a tangible space, a sound structural foundation is paramount.
This subject lead to queastions on spatial form: What defines a logical space? What shapes possess aesthetic appeal? How can one strike a harmonious balance between the beauty of form and the practicality of space?